NIPER SAS Nagar Research Associate-I Recruitment 2026 (Offline)

Age Limit

• Maximum age limit for Research Associate-I is 35 years.
• Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates will be as per Government of India rules, with valid proof attached to the application.

Educational Qualification

• Research Associate-I: Ph.D./MD/MS/MDS or an equivalent degree, OR 3 years of research, teaching and design & development experience after M.VSc./M.Pharm/ME/M.Tech with at least one SCI-indexed journal publication.

Desirable Qualification / Role

• The RA will be responsible for aptamer synthesis and conducting in-vitro and in-vivo experiments related to the project.

Nationality

• Indian nationals only.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 28/01/2026
• Last date for receipt of hard copy application: 13/02/2026 (Friday)
• Last date for receipt of soft copy application (Email): 13/02/2026 (Friday), up to 05:00 PM
• Project tenure: Till 16/12/2027 or project end, whichever is later (co-terminus with project)

Note

• The official notification PDF and related details are available on the Institute’s website.

Application Fee

• Unreserved & OBC candidates: Rs. 500
• SC/ST/PwBD/Female candidates: NIL
• Fee payable via NEFT to the Institute’s bank account with proof of deposit attached to the application form.
• Applications without valid fee proof will be rejected.

How To Apply

• Download the prescribed application form from the Institute’s website: https://niper.gov.in/jobs
• Fill the form and attach self-attested copies of testimonials, degrees, certificates, mark sheets, experience certificates and reprints of publications.
• Attach a latest passport-size photograph and proof of payment of the prescribed application fee (where applicable).
• Hard Copy Submission: Send the filled application form with enclosures by Speed Post / Registered Post / Courier / By Hand to: Dr. Ujwal Mukund Mahajan, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Sector-67, SAS Nagar - 160062 (Punjab) on or before 13-02-2026 (Friday).
• Soft Copy Submission: Email scanned copy (PDF) of the complete application with attachments to the provided email IDs on or before 13-02-2026 (Friday), 05:00 PM.
• Ensure active email ID and mobile number; late or incomplete applications will not be entertained.
• Canvassing in any form may lead to cancellation of candidature.

Important Links

• Official Notification PDF: Download PDF
• Official Website: Visit Website
• Institute’s Bank Details for Fee Payment are provided in the notification.